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Basic information about VSA file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension VSA（*.VSA or *.vsa）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the VSA file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the VSA file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VSA file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VSA file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VSA file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the VSA file?
  • How to open a VSA file?
  • What programs do I need to open a VSA file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a VSA file?
  • How to convert VSA files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to VSA file format?


1.Detail information about VSA file extension: Symantec Virtual Package Editor Virtual Software Archive

File type Symantec Virtual Package Editor Virtual Software Archive Category Backup Files
Developer Symantec Corporation File format N/A
Description VSA file is a Symantec Virtual Package Editor Virtual Software Archive developed by Symantec Corporation. Full format name of files that use VSA extension is Symantec Virtual Package Editor Virtual Software Archive. Symantec Corporation defined the Symantec Virtual Package Editor Virtual Software Archive format standard. VSA files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with VSA extension are categorized as Archive Files files. The Archive Files subset comprises 619 various file formats. The most popular program for handling VSA files is Virtual Package Editor, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Symantec Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theVirtual Package Editor software, but also about VSA and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VSA files

Windows		 Virtual Package Editor
Wise Package Studio



Can't open a VSA file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.VSA”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the VSA extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support VSA file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of VSA files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a VSA file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a VSA file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a VSA file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the VSA file is damaged.
  • Whether the VSA file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the VSA file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the VSA file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the VSA file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a VSA file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a VSA file.

If the VSA file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.